Best Golf Course Logo

« **Reply #25 on:** July 23, 2002, 05:55:27 PM »

Okay guys here comes the first picture of Sand Hills that I have been promising for ages.

I think this is the best logo...

This picture was taken at 0530 as the sun was coming up on a Saturday morning.

« **Reply #26 on:** July 23, 2002, 05:57:18 PM »

You lucky bastard.

« **Reply #27 on:** July 23, 2002, 06:02:29 PM »

Has anyone ever seen the logo for the Lido club?
Cheers.

« **Reply #28 on:** July 23, 2002, 06:12:49 PM »

Many of the Clubs with the great Indian Names have similar logos.
Shinnecock/Aronimink/Seminole/Wampanoag.

Best
Dave

« **Reply #29 on:** July 23, 2002, 06:23:16 PM »

Seeing Geoffrey C's name come up on another thread reminded me of another GREAT logo: YALE! It might be obvious for you east coasters or Ivy leaguers, but out here that one always gets a few looks and comments. I dig that that nasty bulldog!

TH

« **Reply #30 on:** July 23, 2002, 06:40:13 PM »

Everyone's a critic!

Which is as it should be.

But (I'll be the critic now) this sure would be a much
better thread if you guys would (a) describe the logos
you're touting, for those of us who've never seen them,
and (b) say why they're such good logos.

I like Sand Hills' logo -- because it's unusual, and because I
have such fond memories of the place. Every ball mark I've
repaired since 1996 has been repaired with a Sand Hills ball-
mark repair tool -- and I've often stopped to enjoy the logo.
But is it a great logo, in terms of its design? I don't know.
The rolling, dunesy quality of the S is very nice. I see a
cattle brand when I look at it; I see both a horse and a bird,
too -- and all of that seems apropos. But, honestly, I don't
see ANYTHING in it that suggests GOLF -- which, to me, is an
absence that keeps it from being a GREAT logo. Seems to me
it ought to include some extremely subtle allusion to golf
(extremely subtle! not a golf pin-and-flag sticking out of it, or
something) -- and if there's any such allusion there, I'm
missing it.

Does anyone see something I'm missing?

« **Reply #31 on:** July 23, 2002, 06:46:13 PM »

I like the Sand Hills logo because it DOES NOT convey anything about golf, but rather about the location... My keys hang from a SHGC keychain so I see it every day and it reminds me of the solitude found there.

I believe I've explained why I like the other logoes (sp.?) I've mentioned.

TH

« **Reply #32 on:** July 23, 2002, 07:40:13 PM »

Brian,

Wonderful picture.

« **Reply #33 on:** July 23, 2002, 09:10:24 PM »

Many of you probably know this but the logo you get at the MAsters during the tournament is different from the ANGC club logo. The golf ball logo you get at the tourney is yellow and the one you get in the pro shop is white.

Different but hmm. As for logos I went thru my golf balls Ive collected from Scotland and

Western Gailes is good...with the two arms.
Ganton I like with the blooming yellow gorse.
Red squirrel of LAdybank...kinda stupid but rememberable
Swinley Forrest....only know it if you see it.

In the US: I like Ocean Forrest, Pumpkin Ridge is visually rememberable.

« **Reply #34 on:** July 23, 2002, 09:13:30 PM »

OLYMPIC CLUB. The wings, The O, It's awesome.

www.olyclub.com

« **Reply #35 on:** July 23, 2002, 09:39:41 PM »

How about the headless horseman at Sleepy Hollow!

« **Reply #36 on:** July 23, 2002, 10:09:51 PM »

Look at Merion's website for the wicker basket and scottish broom logo.

www.meriongolfclub.com

« **Reply #37 on:** July 23, 2002, 10:34:23 PM »

Many of the logos from the clubs cited are pretty neat.

As for Sand Hills, if that logo were for any other club,
noone would mention it.

« **Reply #38 on:** July 23, 2002, 10:41:40 PM »

Bill Kittleman, Merion's all time Pro/Keeper of the Classic image/Maker of its look, designed its logo.
Let us not forget his input!

Willie

« **Reply #39 on:** July 23, 2002, 11:38:58 PM »

I'm obviously partial to NGLA and the NLE Links club with the Delft tile figures but I think Fishers Island ranks very high - says nothing, just the shape of the island and a flag sticking up

« **Reply #40 on:** July 23, 2002, 11:45:18 PM »

i can't believe no one mentioned probably one of the best all time logos; myopia hunt club {the fox head and bugle} with winged foot and sleepy hollow close behind.

« **Reply #41 on:** July 23, 2002, 11:46:24 PM »

Mike Nuzzo: Interesting you asking about Lido (original Lido) - I never thought about it and I have tons of material about the course but I never saw a logo.

Sleepy Hollow: headless horseman

« **Reply #42 on:** July 23, 2002, 11:46:52 PM »

Hell's Point Golf Club-Great Red Devil Logo!!!

« **Reply #43 on:** July 23, 2002, 11:56:36 PM »

Patrick:

   Your statement regarding the Sand Hills logo is illogical.

   Fact is there could be no other logo for Sand Hills just as there could be no other for Merion. They are perfect.

   Conversely, there are no other clubs for which these logos are appropro.

« **Reply #44 on:** July 24, 2002, 12:06:47 AM »

Patrick;

The Sand Hills logo fits the club perfectly. There is no pretense, no excess, no extraneous attempts at impressing anyone, except for those with an appreciation of elegant simplicity.

What it does exemplify is the integration of the course and club with the sand hills prairie region, and its historic past....settled by native Americans, co-opted by ranching settlers, and finally evolved into what is simply the most low-key natural retreat on the planet.

The Sand Hills logo stands for refreshing simplicity and adherence to basic values and traditions. Anything grander or gaudier would simply be inappropriate to a place where only natural golf and the playing of same remains king on land that has been used "as is" for the enjoyment and enhancement and proof-positive example of what is still possible...golf as we all here imagine it could and should be.

« **Reply #45 on:** July 24, 2002, 12:06:59 AM »

Merion's is my favorite. Like the Stonewall cow with the
club in his mouth as well.

« **Reply #46 on:** July 24, 2002, 12:15:18 AM »

Mike:

Beautifully stated clearly defining what I meant by the Sand Hills logo being "perfect".

« **Reply #47 on:** July 24, 2002, 01:31:58 AM »

Quote

Many of the logos from the clubs cited are pretty neat.

As for Sand Hills, if that logo were for any other club,
noone would mention it.

Pat:

Correct. But never have I driven 5 hours and seen nothing but plains, interstate, and cattle ranches. A brand wouldn't make sense for some other course.

« **Reply #48 on:** July 24, 2002, 01:56:18 AM »

One of my least favorite is Pasatiempo. The logo looks like it should belong to a Mexican restaurant.

Top left:
http://www.pasatiempo.com/golf.htm

« **Reply #49 on:** July 24, 2002, 02:57:21 AM »

How about Glen Abbey in Canada and their "Swinging Monk" logo. What a great logo based on the fact that the course was built on the grounds of an old monestary.

Also I saw people talking about the Bellewood logo. I dont know if everyone knows that the pink dog in the logo comes from the numerous pink dogwood trees lining the 18th fairway.

How about special mention to the swinging B.C. character for En-joie GC in Endicott, NY home of last weeks B.C. Open. Not what I would call a fitting logo for one of the great classics, but you have to admit it is a great fun logo.

Also surprised that we have not heard at least one mention for the Oakmont Squirrel.

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